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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 254.14 and 61.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 254.14 and 61.22 is: 91.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 254.14 = 61.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/254.14 = 61.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 254.14 × 61.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 15,558.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,558.45/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.82

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